Coordinator, Office of Special Education

Coordinator

Location:

Office of Special Education

Typical

Work Hours:

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

FLSA Status:
Full-time Exempt

Salary: $88,193 - $95,193 plus competitive benefits package

The coordinator is responsible for monitoring and supporting adherence to federal and state special education regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and West Virginia Policy 2419. This position oversees the identification, documentation, and correction of noncompliance issues within local education agencies (LEAs), ensuring timely and effective follow-up throughout the corrective action process. The coordinator provides ongoing technical assistance and guidance to LEAs to promote compliance and improve practices related to special education services and supports statewide initiatives, working to enhance the quality and consistency of instructional practices to positively impact outcomes for students with disabilities statewide.

Coordinates and implements a monitoring system to evaluate the compliance and results of West Virginia local educational agencies' (LEAs) delivery of special education services. Develops comprehensive reports, maintains communication with LEAs, tracks correction of noncompliance within specified timelines, reviews, approves and monitors corrective action plans and policy waiver requests, and conducts follow-up verification activities to impact growth in academics and social learning related to the special education subgroup.

Maintains a strong understanding of state and federal special education law and regulations and current instructional practices. Works collaboratively with internal teams, parents, LEAs, and other agencies to handle concerns and complaints related to special education issues and maintain a system to track and identify frequently occurring or systemic issues. Assists in the collection and analysis of data required to support federal and state reporting and accountability plans.

Performs tasks which contribute to the successful completion of WVDE initiatives, responsibilities and priorities, including but not limited to development of policy, procedures, conferences, training efforts, and participation in any necessary general supervision responsibilities upon request. Collaborates with other WVDE offices and outside agencies to develop innovative ways to support LEAs in accessing resources, redesigning programs, procedures and schedules, and improving the delivery of Specially Designed Instruction to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Demonstrates effective facilitation and presentation skills with adult audiences. Manages multiple priorities and produces high-quality work products to ensure the delivery of a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities within the state. Must be willing to travel to assigned LEAs and out of state as necessary for monitoring and other professional learning and/or special projects.

Performs other assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary by supervisory staff, the State Board of Education, Associate/Assistant Superintendent, and the State Superintendent of Schools.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in special education or a related field with professional experience, specific to the field of special education. Knowledge of and experience in current trends in education and special education as related to improved results for students with exceptionalities. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in (a) child identification, evaluation, and individualized education program (IEP) development in accordance with current federal and state regulations, (b) the interrelationships among special and general education programs and practices in the public schools, charter schools, treatment facilities and/or related agencies, (c) service delivery models and/or (d) special education law.

Demonstrated background that indicates superior interpersonal skills with professional personnel, parents, students with disabilities and other populations. The ability to understand and analyze data from a variety of tools as it relates to special education. The ability to arrange and/or retrieve and synthesize data, knowledge, and ideas related to formulating recommendations. Experience in the implementation of federal, state, and local laws/policies that apply to the education of students with exceptionalities.

Demonstrated expertise/experience in use of Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and telecommunications.

This position is classified as sedentary work, involving prolonged sitting (6-8 hours daily) at a desk or computer workstation. Occasional demands include standing or walking short distances within the office and lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. This role requires close visual acuity for reading documents and computer screens, clear…